IPO Action: Three public issues set to open for subscription this week

IPO Action: Three public issues set to open for subscription this week

Business | Updated: Apr 06, 2026

  • Safety Controls & Devices IPO opens today, price band at Rs 75-80 per share
  • Om Power Transmission to launch Rs 150-crore IPO on April 9
  • Vivid Electromech to be the only company to debut this week
IFSCA cancels first broker-dealer licence in GIFT City as crackdown on non-compliant intermediaries intensifies

IFSCA cancels first broker-dealer licence in GIFT City as crackdown on non-compliant intermediaries intensifies

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • IFSCA cancels String AI's broker-dealer licence in GIFT City
  • Cancellation after repeated non-compliance and rule breaches
  • Regulator to tighten enforcement for all GIFT City intermediaries
Rooting for Keki Mistry to continue as chair of the board: HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan

Rooting for Keki Mistry to continue as chair of the board: HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • HDFC Bank CEO supports Keki Mistry as board chair beyond 3 months
  • Mistry named interim chair after Chakraborty suddenly quit
  • HDFC Bank posted a 9 percent rise in Q4 net profit
Buying a bigger house vs building a stronger investment portfolio: The financial trade-off explained

Buying a bigger house vs building a stronger investment portfolio: The financial trade-off explained

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Upgrading to a bigger home increases overall living expenses
  • Higher housing costs reduce funds available for investments
  • Balancing lifestyle upgrades with financial goals is essential
Too early to gauge impact of West Asia conflict, says ICICI Bank ED Sandeep Batra

Too early to gauge impact of West Asia conflict, says ICICI Bank ED Sandeep Batra

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • ICICI Bank: West Asia conflict impact on banks unclear
  • ICICI Bank maintains stable margins but future trends unclear
  • Bank has enough buffer and will focus on risk management
Paying  EMIs with debit card? Here’s how it affects your credit

Paying EMIs with debit card? Here’s how it affects your credit

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Debit card EMIs can hurt your credit score if seen as loans
  • On-time EMIs build credit; missed payments lower your score
  • Some debit card EMIs may not impact your credit score at all
Gold ETFs shine on Akshaya Tritiya as investors tap 60% one-year returns

Gold ETFs shine on Akshaya Tritiya as investors tap 60% one-year returns

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Gold ETFs delivered 60-63 percent returns in the past year
  • Net inflows into gold ETFs reached $176.6 million in March 2026
  • Investors urged to assess risks before investing in gold ETFs
Choosing lower EMI with longer loan tenure can cost far more than most borrowers realise

Choosing lower EMI with longer loan tenure can cost far more than most borrowers realise

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Longer loan tenures mean higher total interest paid over time
  • Lower EMIs can lead to prolonged debt and higher future risks
  • Extra cash from lower EMIs is only useful if wisely invested
HDFC Bank makes changes to employee stock option plan in board meeting

HDFC Bank makes changes to employee stock option plan in board meeting

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • HDFC Bank expands GNRC powers over RSUs in ESOP changes
  • Maximum RSUs per employee raised to 50,000 from 30,000
  • GNRC can now modify RSUs based on disciplinary proceedings
Digital Gold, ETF, or Jewellery: What works best for your money?

Digital Gold, ETF, or Jewellery: What works best for your money?

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Gold jewellery is costly and inefficient for investment returns
  • Digital gold is convenient but lacks regulation and oversight
  • Gold ETFs provide transparency, security, and efficient returns
Buying gold for safety can disappoint when it does not match the role you expect it to play

Buying gold for safety can disappoint when it does not match the role you expect it to play

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Gold does not generate regular income like stocks or real estate
  • Gold can stagnate for years, limiting capital growth
  • Over-concentration in gold can hinder portfolio growth
Use your credit card smarter, not more: Simple habits that can lift your credit score

Use your credit card smarter, not more: Simple habits that can lift your credit score

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Paying credit card bills on time boosts your credit score
  • Keep card usage below 30 percent of your credit limit
  • Consistent, responsible use builds a strong credit profile
Network18 Q4 revenue rises 9.7%; operating profit jumps to Rs 30 crore

Network18 Q4 revenue rises 9.7%; operating profit jumps to Rs 30 crore

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Network18 Q4 revenue up 9.7 percent to Rs 616 crore
  • TV and digital news leadership retained with strong viewership
  • Moneycontrol tops 1 million paid subscribers, expands offerings
Kelvinator activates 'Summer Paused' at Mumbai's Carter Road, targets young urban consumers with experiential play

Kelvinator activates 'Summer Paused' at Mumbai's Carter Road, targets young urban consumers with experiential play

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Kelvinator launches 'Summer Paused' AC campaign at Carter Road
  • Live frozen performer dramatizes AC cooling in Mumbai heat
  • Interactive events, Instagram tie-ins woo Gen Z, millennials
Cabinet clears Rs 12,980-crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to safeguard shipping amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Cabinet clears Rs 12,980-crore Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to safeguard shipping amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • India unveils ₹12,980 cr Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
  • Pool ensures affordable insurance for ships amid global crises
  • Plan to cut dependence on foreign maritime risk insurers
US weighs tougher auto import rules to accelerate reshoring

US weighs tougher auto import rules to accelerate reshoring

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Trump administration mulls raising tariffs on US auto imports
  • Officials consider stricter US parts requirements for imports
  • No formal proposals yet; talks with Mexico set for April 20
HDFC Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 9% to Rs 19,221 crore, declares Rs 13 final dividend

HDFC Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 9% to Rs 19,221 crore, declares Rs 13 final dividend

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • HDFC Bank Q4 net profit rises 9% to Rs 19,221 crore
  • Final dividend of Rs 13 per share for FY26 announced
  • Average deposits grew 12.8% to Rs 28.5 lakh crore in Q4
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold corrections are not warnings, they are opportunities for long-term investors

Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold corrections are not warnings, they are opportunities for long-term investors

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Gold prices hit record highs, challenging Akshaya Tritiya buyers
  • Gold ETFs: practical, low-cost alternative to jewelry
  • Recent gold price dip seen as a long-term investment opportunity
YES Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 45% to Rs 1,068 crore, ends FY26 with ROA of 1%

YES Bank Q4 results: Net profit rises 45% to Rs 1,068 crore, ends FY26 with ROA of 1%

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • YES Bank Q4 net profit rises 45% to Rs 1,068 crore.
  • Asset quality improves; one-time provision of Rs 341 crore made.
  • SMBC becomes YES Bank's largest shareholder in FY26.
Petrol, diesel prices today, April 18: Any change in fuel rates today? Check latest prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

Petrol, diesel prices today, April 18: Any change in fuel rates today? Check latest prices in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged in major Indian cities
  • Delhi petrol at Rs 94.77, Mumbai at Rs 103.49 per litre
  • Fuel prices stable despite global crude oil market volatility
How AI is powering elections across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal

How AI is powering elections across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and West Bengal

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • AI drives India’s elections with hyperlocal voter outreach
  • Parties deploy AI for content, translation, targeted outreach
  • Growing alarm over deepfakes, misinformation, weak regulation
US extends waiver for some Russian oil trades to cool energy prices

US extends waiver for some Russian oil trades to cool energy prices

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • US extends waiver for sale of Russian oil already at sea
  • Waiver aims to ease energy market pressure amid global tensions
  • Policy shift sparks criticism and concerns among US lawmakers
Over 73,000 jobs lost: What’s driving global tech layoffs in 2026

Over 73,000 jobs lost: What’s driving global tech layoffs in 2026

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Over 73,200 tech jobs cut globally in Q1 2026
  • AI-driven restructuring triggers layoffs at US tech companies
  • Cloud, software, and e-commerce sectors see most job losses
Gold jumps to one-month high as Iran says Hormuz completely open

Gold jumps to one-month high as Iran says Hormuz completely open

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Gold hits 1-month high as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz to traffic
  • Weaker dollar and lower yields boost gold prices
  • Ceasefire optimism lifts gold, silver, platinum, and palladium
Disney debuts giant screen brand for cinemas to rival Imax

Disney debuts giant screen brand for cinemas to rival Imax

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Disney launches Infinity Vision large-format screen certification
  • Infinity Vision debuts with Avengers: Doomsday in December
  • About 5,500 screens globally meet Infinity Vision standards
Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Meta targets May 20 for first wave of layoffs; additional cuts later in 2026

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Meta to lay off about 8,000 employees in first wave on May 20
  • Further layoffs planned later in 2024, details not finalized
  • Layoffs linked to AI-driven efficiency and company restructuring
Mehul Telecom IPO sees healthy demand on day 1, subscribed over 3x

Mehul Telecom IPO sees healthy demand on day 1, subscribed over 3x

Business | Updated: Apr 18, 2026

  • Mehul Telecom IPO subscribed over 3.38 times on day 1
  • Company to raise Rs 27.73 crore via IPO of 28.29 lakh shares
  • Price band is Rs 96-98 per share
Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damage

Centre relaxes wheat procurement norms for Punjab to counter rain damage

Business | Updated: Apr 17, 2026

  • Centre eases wheat procurement rules for Punjab after rains
  • Lustre loss limit in wheat relaxed up to 70 percent statewide
  • Shrivelled, broken grain limit for procurement now 15%
MSME loans to face higher stress from West Asia conflict: Crisil

MSME loans to face higher stress from West Asia conflict: Crisil

Business | Updated: Apr 17, 2026

  • MSME loans may see higher stress due to West Asia conflict
  • MSME gross NPAs may climb to 3.4–3.6% this fiscal
  • Government support expected to help contain MSME loan stress
Backup calling, direct voicemail features in smartphones originated in India: Samsung official

Backup calling, direct voicemail features in smartphones originated in India: Samsung official

Business | Updated: Apr 17, 2026

  • Backup calling and direct voicemail features originated in India
  • SRI Noida team built AI, privacy, and call screening features
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 series is manufactured at Noida plant in India